The Supreme Court Failed Us On Vietnam
The Supreme Court justices knew that there was no way that the president would comply with a court ruling against the war.
War and Foreign Policy
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Week in Review: September 23, 2017
Will a slow reduction in QE truly help? Or, is this just another wishful act from a Fed that has no clue of how to truly help.
Trump’s China-Sanctions Madness Imperils the Dollar
The Trump administration is threatening to cut China off from the US dollar. But this could serve to destroy the dollar's reserve-currency status.
Passchendaele: A Century after the Horror
Passchendaele is a gruesome example of the human costs of war, as well as the evils of war-making and the political forces that drive it.
US Sanctions Against Venezuela Will Hurt Americans
Sanctions against foreign nations are ultimately built upon restricting the freedom of Americans.
Congress Shirks Its Duty on Foreign Policy Yet Again
Just because Congress approves the use of force does not mean that a war is wise. But Congress should at least be willing to debate the matter.
The Neoconservatives Have Declared War on the Realists
Interventionist foreign policy is facing some challenges from foreign-policy realists. Naturally, neoconservatives are very upset about it.
Is Forced Military Service Good for the Economy?
The latest argument in favor of conscription is that it's good for the economy. But, it's all just another central-planning scheme.
What If Every Person Paid an Equal Share of the Military Budget?
If military costs were spread out evenly, a family of four would be paying more than $9,000 per year.
What We Lost on September 11th
What should have been a profoundly embarrassing and soul-searching moment for the US national security state became an exercise in chest thumping.
